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But what is the difference when it comes to ingredients and flavor? Today, I’ll give an overview of the differences between paprika vs. chili powder vs. cayenne. I’ll share what exactly is in each of these spices, how they differ in flavor and heat, and how each is typically used. Let’s get into it!

Cayenne comes from the cayenne pepper. These peppers are also part of the Capsicum annuum family, but they’re much hotter than the peppers used to make paprika (from 35,000 Scoville heat units and up).

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